Classified T-90M Documents Leaked!

Summary

The video discusses leaked manuals for the T90M and T80 BVM tanks, revealing interesting details about their weights, gear systems, and additional armor. It confirms the T90M's combat weight as 51 tons and its lack of reverse speed increase, while highlighting the T80 BVM's higher speed and different engine options. The video also delves into the tanks' fire control systems, revealing the use of thermal imagers and automatic target tracking capabilities, and dispels misconceptions about their gear shifters and armor elements.

Takeaways

• 📚 The T-90M and T-80BVM manuals were leaked, revealing new and confirming existing information about the tanks.
• 🔍 The T-90M's weight is confirmed to be 51 tons when fully loaded, higher than the previously estimated 48 tons.
• 🚗 There is no increase in reverse speed for the T-90M, maintaining the standard speed of T-72 and T-90 tanks.
• 👍 The T-90M uses an automatic gear shifter, simplifying the driving experience for the crew.
• 🔥 The T-90M is equipped with fire air boost ammunition, enhancing its firepower.
• 🛡️ The use of 4S24 ER elements in the T-90M's bagged ERA was confirmed, which was previously thought not to be in production.
• 🌡️ The T-80BVM's Fire Control System is designed to reduce the tank's thermal signature, decreasing the chances of being targeted by high-precision weapons like the Javelin.
• 👀 The T-90M uses a TPK-K thermal imager, which is a domestically made third-generation thermal system, not French as some speculated.
• 🎯 Both the T-90M and T-80BVM have automatic target tracking capabilities, improving their hunter-killer potential.
• 📈 The T-80BVM is slightly faster in cross-country conditions compared to the T-90M, with an average speed of 40-45 km/h on dirt.
• 📘 While the manuals contain valuable operational information, they do not include sensitive data like armor or penetration statistics, as they are intended for crew use and not for public release.

Q & A

What was the initial confusion regarding the weight of the T90M tank?

The initial confusion was that the T90M was believed to weigh 48 tons, based on previous information for T90 tanks. However, the manuals clarified that the 51-ton weight includes the crew and the tank fully loaded with ammunition and fuel.

How does the T90M's reverse speed compare to other T72 or T90 tanks?

The T90M has the same reverse speed as other T72 or T90 tanks, with gears listed as seven forward and one reverse, confirming that there was no increase in reverse speed.

What is the significance of the T90M's automatic gear shifter?

The automatic gear shifter in the T90M is significant as it makes the driving experience much easier by switching gears automatically without the driver having to manually change gears.

What was the purpose of the bagged ERA mounted on the T90M's turret?

The bagged ERA mounted on the T90M's turret used 4 S24 ERA elements, which offer great protection against heat and were specifically designed for light vehicles like the BMP3.

Why was the AA system mentioned in the T90M manual?

The AA system is meant to decrease the probability of detection and targeting by high-precision weapons, likely referring to systems like Javelin, by reducing the tank's thermal signature.

What thermal imager does the T90M use in its main gun sight?

The T90M uses the TPK K thermal imager in its main gun sight, which is a Russian third-generation thermal imager using domestically made third-gen matrices.

How does the automatic target tracking feature work in the T90M?

The automatic target tracking feature allows the sight to lock onto a thermal signature of a target and have the gun follow the target, compensating for its movement. If the target is obstructed, the system will keep following based on the latest data on the target's movement.

What is the maximum speed of the T80BVM compared to the T90M?

The T80BVM has a maximum speed of 70 km/hour, which is faster than the T90M's maximum speed of 60 km/hour.

What is the significance of the T80BVM's reverse speed?

The T80BVM's reverse speed is 10.8 km/hour, which is much better than the T72 and T90 tanks' reverse speed of 4 km/hour, including the T90M.

What type of thermal imager does the T80BVM use according to the manual?

The T80BVM uses two different thermals: the KAAN FC operating in the range of 8 to 12 microns and the Russian KTV operating in the range of 3 to 5 microns.

Why are manuals like these not expected to contain sensitive data?

Manuals containing sensitive data like armor or penetration data are not expected because they are intended for the crew and could potentially be stolen and shared with civilians, so such sensitive information is not included.